Page 20 - Latest Updates on Dharmendra Pradhan
Communication gap behind DoT seeking Rs 3 trn from non-telco PSUs: Pradhan
He said parallel to discussions with the DoT, the Supreme Court has been approached on the issue
 "Communication gap behind DoT seeking Rs 3 trn from non-telco PSUs: Pradhan")
From teacher's pet to 'bully' on campus: ABVP and its relationship with BJP
Despite being the BJP's older sibling, the ABVP's relationship with the Sangh's political progeny is peculiar
 "From teacher's pet to 'bully' on campus: ABVP and its relationship with BJP")
Steel ministry is looking at $70-bn investment in eastern region: Pradhan
Pradhan said the underdeveloped districts in West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, northern Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha have to be taken forward for development of the steel sector
US-Iran tensions: No need to panic about oil prices, says Pradhan
There are tensions in the Persian Gulf due to geo-political reasons, the union minister said
 "US-Iran tensions: No need to panic about oil prices, says Pradhan")
Govt to provide Rs 5,559 cr viability gap funding to set up gas grid in NE
The government will provide Rs 5,559 cr viability gap funding for building a 1,656 km gas grid in North East at a cost of Rs 9,265 crore
ONGC gets all 7 oil, gas blocks in latest bid, adds 18,510 sq km of area
ONGC signed contracts for the seven blocks at an event where Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other ministry officials were also present
 "ONGC gets all 7 oil, gas blocks in latest bid, adds 18,510 sq km of area")
White paper to reduce tax burden on steel sector: Dharmendra Pradhan
To provide more relief, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the government is bringing changes to the Electricity Act which will address concerns related to power tariffs
 "White paper to reduce tax burden on steel sector: Dharmendra Pradhan")
ArcelorMittal keen to expand presence in India, govt assures full support
Pradhan, who met ArcelorMittal Chairman and CEO Lakshmi Niwas Mittal here, assured him of full support to leverage the country's large market
 "ArcelorMittal keen to expand presence in India, govt assures full support")
Budget 2020: Pradhan hopes for signal on ATF, natural gas inclusion in GST
5 commodities namely crude oil, natural gas, petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were kept out of GST's purview given the revenue dependence of state governments on these sectors
 "Budget 2020: Pradhan hopes for signal on ATF, natural gas inclusion in GST")
BPCL privatisation: Govt has no business to be in business, says Pradhan
Currently, 95 per cent of retail petrol and diesel sales and near 100 per cent of cooking gas (LPG) and kerosene sales are controlled by the public sector units.
Growth after slowdown: India a net exporter of steel in FY20, says Pradhan
He was responding to a query on whether the government proposes to set up new steel plants in Haryana
60 complaints against FSNL's MD including caste-based discrimination
In a separate reply, Pradhan said the complaints received by the government are forwarded for examination and comments of chief vigilance officer of FSNL
Going for more professionalism in PSUs via equity dilution: Pradhan
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to sell its entire stake in three enterprises and bring down stake below 51 per cent in select PSUs
 "Going for more professionalism in PSUs via equity dilution: Pradhan")
Pradhan urges steelmakers to adopt green practices, boost production
As the country invests Rs 100 trillion in creating and upgrading infrastructure, steel consumption is poised to grow exponentially
Top Headlines: Wilful defaulters revealed, IOC may not bid for BPCL & more
Here are the top headlines of the day
 "Top Headlines: Wilful defaulters revealed, IOC may not bid for BPCL & more")
India exported 6.39 MT steel in 2018-19, down 34% from last year
Minister of Steel Dharmendra Pradhan said that in the next two-three years, India will be in a position to continue to remain the net exporter of steel for years
 "India exported 6.39 MT steel in 2018-19, down 34% from last year")
Need self-sufficiency in high-grade steel; industry must step up: Pradhan
High grade and value-added steel are used in power, defence and automobile which is currently imported
IOC in talks with Rosneft to import Russian oil: Chairman Sanjiv Singh
Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said late on Monday that India is open to importing oil from Russia.
 "IOC in talks with Rosneft to import Russian oil: Chairman Sanjiv Singh")
India best place for oil & gas investors: Pradhan to foreign firms
India is expanding oil refining capacity to produce more fuel and petrochemicals as also investing in pipelines and terminals to increase the share of natural gas in the energy mix.
 "India best place for oil & gas investors: Pradhan to foreign firms")
BPCL privatisation: Pradhan says competition could benefit consumers
It is being speculated that the Union Cabinet may take up a proposal to privatise BPCL as early as next week
 "BPCL privatisation: Pradhan says competition could benefit consumers")